the dollar
noun
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: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
the strength/weakness of the dollar
The dollar is worth more in Mexico.
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The People’s Bank of China strengthened the yuan daily reference rate by the most since August on Wednesday after the overnight slide in the dollar.
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Marcus Wong, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
The stock was trading for cents on the dollar in December.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Federal Reserve’s cautious position regarding rate cuts, the strength of the dollar, and high valuations all create headwinds.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As a result, when the dollar strengthens, gold becomes more expensive in other currencies.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Marcus Wong, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
The stock was trading for cents on the dollar in December.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Federal Reserve’s cautious position regarding rate cuts, the strength of the dollar, and high valuations all create headwinds.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As a result, when the dollar strengthens, gold becomes more expensive in other currencies.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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